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Recent Detroit Tigers All-Star Immediately Hits MLB Free Agency

The Detroit Tigers had a very talented roster at the start of the 2026 season.That said, they made trades (and dealt with injuries).Ultimately, the Tigers missed the 2026 MLB playoffs.Recent Tigers All-Star Immediately Hits Free AgencyThis week, a Tigers star…

By Ben Stinar · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:45 PM

Key Things to Know

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres has officially elected free agency.
Torres is entering the open market as an unrestricted free agent at age 29.
During the 2026 season, Torres batted .260 with eight home runs and 38 RBIs in 96 games.

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Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres officially elected free agency on October 29, 2026, making him available to sign with any MLB club. The 29-year-old infielder hits the open market after Detroit failed to qualify for the 2026 MLB postseason.

Torres completed the 2026 season batting .260 with eight home runs, 38 RBIs, and 93 hits across 96 games. He originally joined the Tigers ahead of the 2025 season on a one-year, $15 million contract following seven seasons with the New York Yankees.

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